Campaign spending accelerates as Missouri primary election draws near

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 1,309

Last Updated: 5 days, 6 hours ago

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Ballot measure campaigns raised almost $40 million through the third week of July as they paid for ads and direct mail appeals bombarding Missourians ahead of Tuesday’s primary election.

Early voting is underway and the primary election is Aug. 4. The final full financial disclosure statements for state campaigns were due Monday to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Missourians will nominate candidates for state auditor, decide four ballot measures and select candidates in 17 …

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